Humanitarian & Documentary Photography

Kuba is a Polish-born photographer based in Central America (Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala). His work is mostly focused on the human condition, culture and society. His passion is for people and for bringing to light the issues and challenges they may face. For many years he has worked on social-awareness campaigns with organizations such as Fabretto, Global Fund for Children, Stars Foundation or Care. His work, both humanitarian and commercial photography, has been also sought out by a number of publishing and advertising clients, and can be found in publications like The Guardian or Condenast Traveler.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Water and Sanitation. Happy litter girls from remote community draws clean water from a recently built well.  Documentary and humanitarian photography for non governmental organization ANF that provides access to safe drinking water and improves the…
 
 
 
Agriculture humanitarian photography. Elderly couple watching over their homegrown vegetables. Community Agriculture photography. Humanitarian Photography for non governmental organization that support smallholder farmers by providing them with acce…
 
Humanitarian portrait photography. Portrait of Indigenous woman from remote community in northern Nicaragua. Documentary photography for NGO
Humanitarian portrait photography. Photography portrait of an Indigenous man from remote community in northern Nicaragua. Documentary photography for NGO
Education Humanitarian Photography for Fabretto Foundation that helps underserved children in Nicaragua reach their full potential through the gift of education. Empower Through Education photographer Latin America.
Mother from Indigenous community helps her daughter with classed. Education Humanitarian Photography for Fabretto Foundation that helps underserved children in Nicaragua reach their full potential through the gift of education.
Smiling girl humanitarian photography for Ngo.
Kids Playing in Water at Ometepe Island
Access to fresh water. Kids washing their hands in school. Access tosafe drinking water and improves the efficiency of water and sanitation services. Humanitarian photography for NGO.
Portrait of indigenous teacher. Humanitarian Photographer Kuba Okon Latin America.
Portrait of teenager indigenous beekeeper. Humanitarian Photography by Kuba Okon in Latin America. Nicaragua
Portrait of teenager indigenous beekeeper. Humanitarian Photography by Kuba Okon in Latin America. Nicaragua
Indigenous teacher giving classes outdoors. Humanitarian Photographer Kuba Okon on assignment in Nicaragua (Latin America) for Fabretto Children’s Foundation. Through access to quality education and the continued support from non governmental organi…
Kids Holding hands. Teamwork humanitarian photography by Kuba Okon.
Indigenous girl playing with a doll among canoes. Humanitarian Photography
Sorgo Farmer Photography - Humanitarian Photography for ‘Cargill’ NGO “Care”
Indigenous girl on their way to school. Humanitarian Photographer Kuba Okon on assignment in Nicaragua (Latin America) for Fabretto Foundation. Through access to quality education and the continued support from non governmental organisation and spon…
Documentary Photography. Kid’s hands holding a spoon and waiting for the meal.  Kids receive the nutrition they need to succeed at the primary level and beyond. Photography detail.
Indigenous community during class. Humanitarian Photographer Kuba Okon on assignment in Latin America US based Fabretto Foundation. Empower Through Education. Helping underserved communities to reach their full potential through the gift of educatio…
Ngo & Documentary Photography. Indigenous woman collects pine leaves for basket weaving in Nicaragua (Central America). 54 indigenous women have managed to undertake one of the most prosperous businesses of the municipality - pine-needle basket …
Ngo & Documentary Photography. Indigenous women on their way to the local market. Many women had to ask their husbands for permission to work. Women empowerment photography.
Documentary Photography assignment for the Guardian Weekend Magazine. The workshops at the school in Managua, which focus on boys, are organised by the Samaritan Project, part of Redmas, a network of organisations that work on the subject of masculi…
Happy boys with painted faces during the art class. Humanitarian photography for local NGO
Indigenous woman feed their babies during the parent training on early stimulation, as well as health and nutrition education, organised by Non Governmental Organisation. The class is held in homes and community centers. Nutrition Photography by hum…
Leonor and her 2 years old son Rodrigo posing in front of their house. They have just return from a nearby river where Leonor replenish their water supply. Annual Report for Non Governmental Organisation Fabretto Foundation. Fresh water access photo…
Nicaragua Landscape Photography
Little girl in red dress moves chairs from class to class during the recess. Education NGO photography.
Photography Portrait of Nicaraguan Boy holding a school lunch. Documentary Photography Latin America.
Photography of Young Farmer Hiding between branches of Avocado tree. Photography is a part of Annual Report. Agriculture photography in Latin America.
Education Ngo Photography. Laughing Indigenous girl during the class in one of the remote communities of Nicaragua
Education Photography. Kids in the classroom in Nicaragua. Education is a fundamental human right allowing individuals to play an active role in society. The Foundation helps primary students from underserved communities develop their full potential…
Kids on their way to school. Education Photography for NGO foundation by humanitarian and documentary photographer Kuba Okon.. Education - a fundamental human right, contributing to the mitigation of child labor. The organisation helps primary stude…
Photography of Sorghum farmer who carries out a quality control procedure. Photography assignment for ‘Care’ Foundation part of Cargill red. Support of smallholder farmers. Humanitarian and agriculture photographer.
Humanitarian and Agriculture Photography. With the technical from Fabretto SAT tutor, Katherine and her family were able to get their farm to start producing again. She has taught her 80-year-old grandfather with new techniques that he has been able…
Photography of happy kids playing on a swing by humanitarian photographer Kuba Okon.
Photography of a little Kid with a giant school-bag running for his class. Humanitarian and documentary photography by Kuba Okon.
Photography Portrait of a young Nurse from Latin America. Health program Photography fo NGO.
Newborn healthcare photography. Part of photography assignment for ANF foundation that facilitates access to quality healthcare (that is extremely limited in some countries like Nicaragua, Guatemala, Salvador).
Photography of a nurse giving a bath to the newborn child in one healthcare centers in Nicaragua. NGO supports health centers with medical donations. Part of photography commission for Annual Report of the foundation by documentary and Humanitarian …

Clients | Featured

Annual Report Cover - The Global Fund for Children https://issuu.com/globalfundforchildren/docs/gfc_ar16_singlepgs_110116

Annual Report Cover - The Global Fund for Children
https://issuu.com/globalfundforchildren/docs/gfc_ar16_singlepgs_110116

Annual Report Cover - Fabretto Children’s Foundation https://fabretto.org/viewar2015/

Annual Report Cover - Fabretto Children’s Foundation
https://fabretto.org/viewar2015/

Stories | Starbucks https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2016/starbucks-foundation-seeds-for-progress/

Stories | Starbucks
https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2016/starbucks-foundation-seeds-for-progress/

Photography assignment - The Guardian Weekend  https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/apr/27/sex-education-around-the-world

Photography assignment - The Guardian Weekend
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/apr/27/sex-education-around-the-world

Annual Report Cover - Fabretto Children’s Foundation https://fabretto.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2012AnnualReport.pdf

Annual Report Cover - Fabretto Children’s Foundation
https://fabretto.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2012AnnualReport.pdf

Campaign | Cargill - Care

Campaign | Cargill - Care

The Global Fund for Children https://globalfundforchildren.org/story/12-moving-quotes-about-courage/

The Global Fund for Children
https://globalfundforchildren.org/story/12-moving-quotes-about-courage/

With and For Girls | Stars Foundation https://www.withandforgirls.org/awards/asociacion-movimiento-de-mujeres-por-nuestros-derechos-humanos-momundh

With and For Girls | Stars Foundation
https://www.withandforgirls.org/awards/asociacion-movimiento-de-mujeres-por-nuestros-derechos-humanos-momundh

Annual Report Cover | Seeds for Progress Foundation

Annual Report Cover | Seeds for Progress Foundation

Christmas Campaign | Fabretto Children’s Foundation

Christmas Campaign | Fabretto Children’s Foundation

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